Dry needling, also known as myofascial trigger point dry needling, is the use of very thin pins to release trigger points in muscles. When the needle penetrates the trigger point, it stimulates the muscle, increasing blood flow and releasing pain relieving endorphins. The needles are very fine and do not cause any damage to the muscle.

Dry needling is used alongside Physiotherapy and Massage treatment and is commonly used when the trigger points cannot be loosened with massage or heat. When a key trigger point is targetted, it usually has a lasting effect.